Okay. I'm a US citizen ready to become an expat in Thailand

What are my responsibilities to America. I am on medicare and medicaid but probably have to get part b. I am also on ssI with direct deposit. Will any of these benefits be compromised as an expat, and curious about tax liabilities. I know it's alot but I also know alot of you have gone through this. My visa would be non o with Thai Family.

Medical insurance…

PLEASE ONLY POST IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS / CURRENT CLAIMS EXPERIENCE.

Would like to hear from members experiences with medical insurance companies. Who have you used that have good customer service and settled your claim without any fuss?

Not sure if we can mention the bad ones due to laws here in Thailand? I’m sure someone will clarify if that can be discussed.

Thanks in advance.

I am thinking of applying for a DTV using the workcation route. I am not in a big hurry and requesting first hand information from people who have applied for DTV from the USA (Chicago embassy).

I have a website that makes around $500/month from Google AdSense. I'm stashing that money into a separate HIS account, and now it has a little over $16K USD. I don't use the money for my living expenses.

I'm also a so-called 401(K) millionaire, and every two weeks I sell around $4,000 of VOO shares for my expenses, and I will continue to do so till I get my social security at FRA in 2028.

I live four months in Thailand (not continuously), four months in Portugal, and four months in the USA. I have a house in the USA, a condo in Thailand, and an apartment in Albufeira (Portugal).

For my business, I file US tax as a sole proprietor along with my 401(k) withdrawals. I have ACA health insurance that covers 50% of my emergency expenses anywhere in the world.

At present I use an agent assisted non-O retirement extension with a reentry permit costing me around 17K baht/year

Is it prudent to get a DTV, and if so, how should I proceed? For example, set up an LLC, a state registered company, or anything else. First hand experience is appreciated.

Hi

I’m English currently living in Spain,any advice on relocating to Thailand)Pattaya) i will have my state pension available in 2025 and have about €50,000 in cash when I move

Any advice on how or if it would be possible to make this move later in the year

Advice on visas and purchasing of a small condo,any other advice greatfully accepted

NON IMMI OA and health insurance

i hold a non immi oa (ret visa)

2 months ago i went abroad and soon i am reentering thailand using the reentry permit which was stamped on my passport before i exited thailand.

I have to buy the "complementing" medical insurance.

Has the insurance got to abide to some criteria (like during the covid pandemic, maximals, deductions, etc)?

Thank you

Q. Re insurance for a non-O visa. I'm 57 and want to arrive in Nov on the non-O 90 day visa. Who has found good insurance and a good price UK before application and/or afterwards. Understand need to prove the insurance upon application. Any good knowledge is appreciated.

I'm from the US and will enter Thailand from the Philippines and get a tourist visa on arrival. Question: is a return or onward ticket required to enter Thailand?

Also, is health insurance required. If so, what are the policy requirements?

Hi all newbie here preparing for retirement to Thailand February 2024, married to a beautiful Thai lady and need a couple of questions from you all, 1st what visa do you recommend and thier requirements.

2nd private health insurance is it worth it can I use the public system and do you have any recommendations on a private health insurance provider

Regards

Paul

Hi,

I plan to go to Thailand in April. I just want to check that visitors do not need....

1) To show proof that they are vaccinated

2) Take a covid test

3) Need health insurance

Thanks for your information.

Hi there…just a couple of questions(may seem obvious but l’m a newbie)…l’m from Australia and can l enter Thailand by ‘visa on arrival’ if staying for just one month(with proof of exiting plane ticket)or do l have to obtain a visa from Thai embassy here before leaving Australia…also l assume l would need proof of health insurance for the duration of my stay…thankyou in advance…